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    This Collection will bring together the latest developments in stimuli-responsive materials that show changes at the molecular level with an external trigger.

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    This Collection brings together the latest developments in the realization and optimization of memristive technologies for modern applications that take advantage of neural networks and neuromorphic computing.

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    In this Collection, the editors of Nature Communications and Communications Materials welcome the submission of primary research articles that highlight the development and application of functional materials in the areas of separation, sensing, and protection.

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    Open for submissions

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    In this collection, we welcome submissions that report advances in water filtration and desalination, water pollution remediation and water harvesting with demonstrated potential for improved application.

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    This Collection brings together the latest advances in our understanding of quantum materials where the intertwining of chirality and topology gives rise to novel and unexpected phenomenology.

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    This Collection will bring together the latest developments in new manufacturing approaches that scale-up the production of perovskite solar cells.

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    This Collection shares opinions and research results for establishing standards and protocols that will enable reliable and repeatable reporting in the porous frameworks field.

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    This Collection will bring together the latest developments and understanding in all-solid-state batteries towards better performance and commercialization.

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    Soft robotic technologies hold great promises for biomedical applications including wearable, prosthetic robots, and miniaturized surgical devices. In this collection at Nature Communications, we aim to bring together cutting-edge soft robotics research crossing multidisciplinary areas.

    Image: Kim et al. Nat Commun 12, 4658 (2021)

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    This Collection will bring together the latest developments in wearable sensors for biomarker detection, covering both flexible and non-flexible systems.

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    Recognizing the potential of and ongoing intense research in aqueous zinc-based batteries, the editors of Nature Communications, Communications Chemistry and Communications Materials welcome submissions of primary research demonstrating significant development in all areas of aqueous zinc-based batteries from key element design and fundamental understanding to integrated battery systems.

    Image: Li et al. Nat Commun 13, 2870 (2022)